Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 265, John Ditty, Penn.

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Ditty, John Mary Ann
No. 265
Born in Penn.
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Tennessee re Na:
John Ditty deed,
of in the State of who was a Artillery the Artiller commanded by Captain of the commanded
by in the line for Revolutionary War
Inscribed on the Roll of Nashville at the rate of 240 Dollars in Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831, Ending 20 Decm 1846
Certificate of Pension issued the 5th day of March 1852 and sent to W. G. Meade Pres.
Arrears to the 4th of Semi-annual allowance ending Increased from $225.
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by R. M. McRae Clerk, Book 6 2 - Vol. 7 Page 88

4. 873 Tennessee via Mary Ann Ditty deed, widow of John Ditty who served in the Revolutionary war, as an Art y  Rowe Penn  Pen n  Artificer
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 24.0 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848. Ending 1. November 1849 Certificate of Pension issued the 5 th day of March 52 and sent to
W. G. Wade Present. Inc d from 1208 =
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 289 Vol. 3

Found on floor Rich Co. Dept. John Ditty
John Ditty For 3 Declaration Revision 12.297
copy 2 pages attached

State of Tennessee } White County } Iowit
On this 25 th day of August 1832 personally appeared before the Honorable Nathaniel W. Williams Judge of the third Judicial Circuit for the State aforesaid now presiding in the County of White and State of Tennessee, John Ditty a resident of the County and State aforesaid aged about seventy seven years - who being first duly sworn according to Law doth on his Oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed June 3 rd 1832 That he enlisted in the army of the United States, believing on the first day of March 1777, in the city of Philadelphia, under Captain Jesse Rowe - He does not remember the name of his Col - His lieutenants name was Hoffman, or Hoffman - The second lieutenants name was Peakly - The Regiment to which he belonged was a Regiment of Artificers ; and whether the Regiment was known and designated by any particular number , or not, he cannot now say - The Regiment, with the exception of Captain Rowe's Company went to Carlisle as this Declarant understood it, for the purpose of prosecuting their labor - In April 1777, this Declarant, with Captain Rowe's Company, went to Morris Town to head quarters, where, were, then, Generals Washington , Knox  and and Greene - Captain Rowe's company was here attached to the artillery under the Command of General Knox - The Company of Captain Rowe remained under the Command of Genl. Knox the whole time for which they had entered the service -

The period for which this Declarant enlisted was for three years. But he was kept in the service for four years and was discharged on the 1 st day of March 1781 at New Windsor in the state of New York. He received his discharge from Major Shaw who was Aid de Camp to General Washington . His discharge has long since been lost. He states that he has no doubt his name will found on the rolls in the department. In the winter of 1777-8. He was in winter quarters at Valley Forge . He was at the Battle of Brandywine - but was not in the engagement. He was also at the Battle of Red Bank - likewise the Battle of Monmouth . But was not required, nor did he engage in any of these battles. The year 1778-9. they wintered at Pluckemin , in the state of New Jersey  New Jersey . In 1779 & 80 - they wintered at Morris Town - where they remained till spring - and the last winter in which he was in the service, the troops to which he was attached were in winter quarters at New Windsor in New York - where he was discharged as above stated. He was acquainted with General Lafayette , and also with Col. Alexander Hamilton - When he enlisted, which was in Philadelphia as above stated, his place of residence was York County and state of Pennsylvania . He cannot be more explicit, as to the country through which he passed, as he is very infirm and his memory much impaired. He states that he was born in the Town of Lancaster , Pennsylvania in the month of March 1755. He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any agency in any state.

State of Tennessee - And the said Court do hereby White County - declare their opinion that the above named John his Ditty mark
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 25 day of August 1832.
Anthony Durrell Clerk
State of Tennessee and the said Court do hereby White County - declare their opinion that the above named applicant was a revolu- tionary soldier and served as he states -
Not in witness whereof the judges of the Circuit Court of White County for the State of Tennessee
State of Tennessee I Anthony Durrell Clerk White County - of the Circuit Court for White County do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of John Ditty for a pension - In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my private seal there being no seal office - this day above written - Aug. 25. 1832
L.S.
Anthony Durrell Clerk

State of Tennessee On this the 23 rd day of White County November 1808 personally appeared before the undersigned and acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County Mrs Mary Ann Ditty a resident of said County aged Eighty Six years who on her oath makes the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the acts of Congress passed July the 7 th 1838. 3 rd of March 1843 & the 19 th of June 1844 and also the act of the 2 nd of February 1808 and Joint Resolution 1 st July 1848 granting half pay and Pensions to certain Widows; that she is the Widow of John Ditty who was a Pensioner of the United States at the rate of One hundred and forty four dollars per annum for services rendered in the Pennsylvania line during the war of the Revolution She further declares that she was married to the said John Ditty in Lancaster County State of Pennsylvania on the _____ day of Seventeen hundred and eighty two that her husband the said John Ditty died on the 20 th day of December A.D. thousand eight hundred and forty six that she was not married to him previous to his entering the service of the United States but that the marriage took place previous to the first day of January Seventeen hundred and ninety four to wit at the time above stated. She further declares that she has no documentary or record proof in support of her claim except the attached Family Record showing the names and dates of the births of her children that her first child of her self and the said John Ditty was born on the sixteenth day of October Seventeen hundred and eighty three

She farther declares that she is the Widow of John Ditty and that she has not again married
Sworn to and subscribed the date above
written
Robert Hitchcock (J.P) Mary Ann hers Ditty mark
State of Tennessee — To Robert Hitchcock White County — a Justice of the Peace in and for said County do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with Mary Ann Ditty whose name is signed to the above declaration that she is the Widow of John Ditty is who was a Pensioner of the United States at the rate of One hundred and forty four dollars per annum That the said Mary Ann Ditty his Widow is a woman of truth and veracity that full faith and Credit is due and of right ought to be given to her statements I also certify that from old age a bodily infirmity she is not able to attend the Court House of her County in order to make this declaration in Open Court that in consequence of the loss of memory or infirmity of mind she omits to state the month or day of the month upon which she was Married given under my hand and seal this the 23 rd day of November 1848.
Robert Hitchcock (J.P)

State of Tennessee White County 3 I George H. Dillard Clerk of the County Court of said White County do hereby certify that Robert Kitchelbeck whose name is signed officially to the within declaration and Certificate is and was at the time of signing the same an acting Justice of the Peace and for said County duly Commissioned and qualified that the signature thereto purporting to be his very genuine
In testimony whereof I have unto set my hand and affix my seal of Office at Office in the Town of Sparta this 16 th day of December 1848
For G. H. Dillard Clerk of White County Court

under are enclosed in your favor under for testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at office in opposite the 20 th day of December A D 1850 G. G. Dillull clerk of White County Court
application of Abram D. Smith State has of Mr. Dillull a revolutionary War veteran, who was an Artificer of the Penn a Line said has apply for addi tional, or increase of pension, on the ground that the monthly pay of said Mr. Dillull was $24- and since his pension should have been the same and of $288. instead of $144. per annum
Jany 8/51 Colt
Presented by J. K. Lewis Washington

State of Tennessee } White County } On this 14 th day of November A D 1850 personally appeared before the Subscriber an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County of White aforesaid duly authorized by law to administer Oaths, Abraham Ditty aged Fifty Nine years a Resident of White County Tennessee who being first duly sworn according to law makes the following declaration in order to obtain the amount due to the Heirs of John Ditty and his Widow Mary Ditty under the acts and joint resolutions of Congress passed 7 th July 1838 3 rd March 1843 17 th June 1844 joint resolution of 23 rd January 1845 & 1 st July 1848
And all other acts and resolutions relative to said claim. This Declarant States that he is the lawful child of John Ditty and Mary Ditty late of said County Susan Frigg aged Seventy years Elizabeth Nash aged Sixty eight years and John Ditty aged Forty eight years are also lawful children of said John & Mary Ditty Deceased and that they are the only lawful children of said John & Mary, now living And that his said Parents were each of them Pensioners of the United States at the rate of One hundred and forty four dollars ($144) per annum that the said John Ditty died in White County Tennessee on the twenty-sixth day of December in the year Eighteen hundred and forty Six leaving a Wife named Mary Ditty who did not intermarry after the death of her said husband but did on the first day of November in the year Eighteen hundred and forty nine, being the Widow of the said John Ditty and Mary Ditty did leaving the aforesaid children Abraham Ditty aged fifty nine years Susan Frigg aged Seventy years Elizabeth Nash aged Sixty eight years and John Ditty aged Forty eight years
Abraham Ditty
Sworn to and subscribed before the day & year first above mentioned
William M Moore Justice of the Peace

State of Tennessee } White County } I hereby certify from my personal acquaintance with the above named affiant and his said Parents, that he is the identical person he represents himself to be and that he is a person of respectability in whose statements full confidence may be placed Given under my hand and seal this the 14 th day of November A.D. 1850 William W. Moore (Seal) Justice of the Peace
State of Tennessee } White County } On this 14 th day of November A.D. 1850 Melvina Mitchell & William H. Mitchell personally appeared before the undersigned and made oath in due form of law that they were personally acquainted with Mary Ditty the widow of John Ditty deceased a revolutionary Pensioner that they know that the said Mary Ditty is dead that she died in White County Tennessee about the first day of November 1849 They further make oath that they are disinterested in the claim of the heirs of said John & Mary Ditty aforesaid Sworn to and subscribed before me the date above William W. Moore (Seal) Justice of the Peace  Melvina Mitchell William H. Mitchell
State of Tennessee } White County } I, W. W. Moore an acting Justice of the Peace for said county hereby certify that Melvina Mitchell & William H. Mitchell are persons entitled to full faith & credit given under my hand & seal this 14 th day of November A.D. 1850 William W. Moore (Seal) Justice of the Peace

Know all men by these presents that I Abraham Ditty of the County of White and State of Tennessee for divers good causes, moving me thereto, have this day nominated constituted and appointed S. L. Sellers of Washington City My true and lawful Attorney for me and in my name to demand receive and receipt from the proper officers of the United States at Washington City D. C. Any money or Certificate for Money, which may be due from the U.S. Government to the Heirs of my Deceased Father and Mother John & Mary Ditty who were pensioners of the United States to prosecute the said claim to a final settlement and to do any and all things necessary to recover the same in the premises in as full ample a manner as if I was personally present and acting for my self. Given under my hand and seal this 14 th day of November A D 1850
Test William H. Mitchell
Abraham Ditty (Seal)
Melvina Mitchell State of Tennessee White County } On this 14 th day of November A D 1850 Abraham Ditty the above Consignment with whom I am personally acquainted came before me and acknowledged the due execution of the above power of attorney for the purposes therein expressed. Given under my hand and seal the date above William M. Moore (Seal) Justice of the Peace

State of Tennessee White County
I George G. Dillard Clerk of White County Court hereby certify that satisfactory proof has been made in said Court setting that John Ditty late of said County a Revolution- ary pensioner of the United States at the rate of $144 per annum died on the 20 th day of December 1846 leaving a Widow named Mary A. Ditty who did not again intermarry after the death of her said husband but who was herself a Pensioner of the United States at the rate of $144 per annum and who died on the first day of November Eighteen hundred forty nine (1849) that the said John and Mary A. Ditty did leaving four children now surviving whose names are Abram Ditty John Ditty Susan Ditty and Elizabeth Nash
I further certify that William M. Moore Esq. whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing declaration and affidavit is now and was at the time of signing the same an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid duly Commissioned and qualified that all of his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Office in Sparta the 20 th day of December A D 1850 G. G. Dillard Clerk of White County Court

Mary Ditty was born October 18-1783
Susan Ditty was Born July the 16 1786 !
Elisabeth Ditty was Born December the 20-1789
Catharine Ditty was Born October the 23 1791
Abraham Ditty was Born June the 1-1792
John Ditty was Born January the 16 1802
Henry Ikes --- berwick township abbeys

October 18, 1934.
Mr. Henry Adams Ickes Boulevard Apartments 2121 New York Avenue, N. W. Washington, D. C.
BA-J/ILL John Ditty W. 265 aw
Dear Sir:
The Revolutionary War record of John Ditty is furnished herein, as requested by you October 17, 1934. The data relative to that soldier are found in the papers on file in pension claim, W. 265, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
John Ditty was born in the month of March 1755, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania; the names of his parents are not shown.
While a resident of York County, Pennsylvania, he enlisted March 1, 1777, in Philadelphia, served as private in Captain Jesse Roe's company, in a regiment of artillery artificers under General Knox, was at Brandywine, Germantown, wintered at Valley Forge, was at Monmouth, and continued until March 1, 1781, when he was discharged at New Windsor, New York.
In 1791, the soldier lived in Berwick Township, York County, Pennsylvania; he moved later to Staunton, Virginia.
John Ditty was allowed pension on his application executed August 25, 1832, at which time he resided in White County, Tennessee.
He died December 20, 1846, in White County, Tennessee.
The soldier married in the year 1782, in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Magdalena (her name shown also Mary Ann) Spangler; the date and place of her birth, and names of her parents are not shown.
The soldier's widow, Magdalena, or Mary Ann, Ditty was allowed

pension on her application executed November 25, 1848. She was then a resident of White County, Tennessee, aged eighty-six years. She died November 1, 1849, in White County, Tennessee.
The names of the children of John Ditty and his wife, Magdalena, or Mary Ann, are shown as follows:
Mary, or Anna Maria, Ditty, born October 16, or 17, 1783. Susan " " July 16, 1786. Elisabeth " " December 20, 1788. Catharine " " October 23, 1790. Abraham " " June 1, 1792. John " " January 16, 1802.
The name of the first child named above was recorded in St. John's Church, Abbotstown, Adams County, Pennsylvania. She was baptized November 29; the sponsors were Peter Ickes and his wife, Dorothea.
In 1850, the names of the surviving children are shown as follows: Abraham Ditty, a resident of White County, Tennessee; John Ditty; Susan Trigg (or Twigg); and Elizabeth Rash. No other residences of said children are shown, but reference was made to "some heirs" living in Alabama.
Henry One Henry Ickes is shown as of Abbotstown, Berwick Township, Pennsylvania. In 1848, one George Ickes, also of Abbotstown, stated that John Ditty served his apprenticeship in the shop of Peter Ickes, his (George's) father, in that town. No relationship between the Ickes family, and the Ditty and Spangler families is shown.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Assistant to Administrator.

Pension Office, May 7 th , 1849.
Sir,
The papers in the case of Mary Ann Ditty, widow of John Ditty, have been examined and filed under the Act of 17 th June, 1844.
Claimant's declaration as well as the evidence of their marriage is defective. She should file a declaration made before a Court of record, and obtain from the Pastor of St. John's Adams County, Pennsylvania, his certificate as to the date of the birth and baptism of her child, made under oath, in which the year as well as the day of the month should be inserted, to authorize the allowance of her claim.
I am, Very respectfully, Your Ob t Serv t , J. L. Edwards
Messrs Jones & Mearley, Carthage, Illinois.

Northway June May 11/49
Mr Jones, I was handed this morning by D H Williams the Certificate of the monthly pay that we bought of him it came to Sam Thry H. Williams to the pay of Mr E Jones the amount of said Certificate is only $45.70 1/2 which is governed life Office we expected the Certificate is made payable to D H Williams or order to any Paymaster of the (U.S.A.) and as there is no Paymaster in the parts I had better forwarded it to you after getting him to sign for order write me immediately and if you think best I will send it
Yours in haste J. M. Morton
Mr E Jones Washington City D.C.
A envelope of the Bank of St. John's also the sum of the bank of St. John's but they are not due till year

The name of Magdalena is contained in this record. The family is of German origin and the change of name to the English form was made by the ruler. After 1840 the name as Anna Maria is found in one instance in the intermediate record of 1840-1850, the name of Magdalena also given in German, it is written Anna Maria in English. By the family
Chas. Wichman
[Faint, mirrored bleed-through text from the reverse side of the page, appearing as a list of names and dates.]

Anna Maria Born 17th Oct, Bapt 29th Nov. Parents John & his wife Magdalena. Sponsors Peter & his wife, Maria. — The above is a literal copy of a record belonging to St John's Church at Reth, Co. Pa. For the correctness of which I hereby subscribe my name Chas. Witmer, Pastor.

Mr. Billy Weed
7 June 1832
Mary Ann ditty
17 June 1848
2 Feb. 1848

PENSION OFFICE, Oct. 10 1857.
Sir: Be pleased to inscribe on your roll under the act below mentioned the following names, and pay the pensions as directed opposite the names.
Respectfully,  John Wilson Esq. for Comt. of Pensions To Genl. W. Smith Nashville Tenn
   NAMES. RANK. ACT. ANNUAL AMOUNT. COMMENCEMENT OF PENSIONS. CONTINUATION OF PENSIONS.     John Ditty, dec? Artificer June 1832. $208.00 4 March 1831. 20 December 1846.   Mary Ann Ditty widow of John Ditty. Artificer 17 June 1844. $208.00 20 December 1846. 4 March 1848.   Same do 2 Feb 1848. $208.00 4 March 1848. 1 November 1849.   Debit former payments at the rate of $144 per annum, & pay the amount due to Abram Ditty, John Ditty, Susan Frigg, and Elizabeth Prash only surviving children.  

May 4, 1937.
Mr. Henry A. Ickes 2220 - 40th Place, N.W. Washington, D. C.
MM/ELF BA-J/ILL John Ditty W. 265
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to Henry Ickes of Abbotstown, Pennsylvania, whose name is recorded in the pension claim, W. 265, based upon service of John Ditty in the Revolutionary War.
There are no data on file in the above cited claim in regard to Henry Ickes other than his residence, and it is not shown at what time he resided in Abbotstown. Further reference to the papers shows that his name is borne Henry Ickes and is recorded at the end of the list of names of the children of John Ditty.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

August 30, 1934.
Mrs. J. W. Coolidge Route 1 Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.
BA-J/ILL John Ditty-W. 265
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letters in which you request the Revolutionary War record of John Titto, or Ditto, who served from York County, Pennsylvania, suggesting various spellings of both surnames.
A careful search of the Revolutionary War records of this office has been made and one claim only has been found based upon service in that war of a soldier with a similar surname; it is that of John Ditty. The record of that soldier is given herein as found in the papers on file in pension claim, W. 265; it may assist you in your research.
John Ditty was born in the month of March, 1755, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania; the names of his parents are not shown.
While a resident of York County, Pennsylvania, he enlisted March 1, 1777, in Philadelphia, served as private in Captain Jesse Roe's company, in a regiment of artillery artificers under General Knox, was at Brandywine, Germantown, wintered at Valley Forge, was at Monmouth, and continued until March 1, 1781, when he was discharged at New Windsor, New York.
In 1791, the soldier lived in Berwick Township, York County, Pennsylvania, later moved to Staunton, Virginia.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 25, 1832, at which time he resided in White County, Tennessee.
The soldier died December 20, 1846, in White County, Tennessee.
John Ditty married in the year 1782, in Lancaster County, Pennsylv-

vania, Magdalena, her name shown also Mary Ann, Spangler; the date and place of her birth and names of her parents were not given.
The soldier's widow, Magdalena, or Mary Ann, Ditty was allowed pension on her application executed November 25, 1848, at which time she resided in White County, Tennessee; she was then aged eighty-six years. She died November 1, 1849, in White County, Tennessee.
The names of the children of John Ditty and his wife, Magdalena, or Mary Ann, are shown as follows:
   Mary, or Anna Maria,  Ditty, born  October  16, or 17,  1783.    " .. .. .  "  " July .....  16,  1786.    Susan .. .. .  "  " December ..  20,  1788.    Elisabeth .. ..  "  " October .....  23,  1790.    Catharine .....  "  " June .. ..  1,  1792.    Abraham .....  "  " January .....  16,  1802.    John .. .. .       
The name of the first child named above was recorded in St. John's Church, Abbotstown, Adams County, Pennsylvania. She was baptised November 29; the sponsors were Peter Ickes and his wife, Dorothea.
In 1850, the names of the surviving children of the widow are shown as follows: Abraham Ditty, a resident of White County, Tennessee; John Ditty; Susan Trigg (or Twigg); and Elizabeth Rash. No other residences of said children were given, but reference was made to "some heirs" living in Alabama.
One Henry Ickes is shown as of Abbotstown, Berwick Township, Pennsylvania. In 1848, one George Ickes, also of Abbotstown, stated that John Ditty served his apprenticeship in the shop of Peter Ickes, his (George's) father, in that town. No relationship between the Ickes family, and the Ditty and Spangler families is shown.
Very truly yours,
A. D. MILLER, Assistant to Administrator.

2220 40th Place, N. W., Washington, D. C., April 21, 1937.
Mr. A. D. Hiller, Assistant to the Administrator, Veterans Administration, Washington, D. C.
Dear Mr. Hiller:
Subject: In re BA-J/ILL John Ditty W.265
Letter dated October 18, 1934.
In regard to the above reference, I would appreciate it very much if you would send me such information as you have regarding one Henry Ickes of Abbottstown, Berwick Township, Pennsylvania, whose name is mentioned in the last paragraph of the second page of the letter referred to above.
Since October 1934 when you so kindly supplied me with the information contained in the letter, I have been able to obtain considerable information through research and found that the Ickes family and the Spangler family were intermarried; and so, if you have any information regarding this Henry Ickes I would be very pleased to have it.
Very sincerely yours,
Henry A. Ickes.
HAI:eg

Henry Adams Dater Boulevard Apts 2121 N.Y. Ave NW D.C.
Personal request for Rev. War. record of Ditty, John VV. 26 5-
Oct. 17-1934

August 15, 1934.
The Pension Bureau, Washington, D.C., Dear Sirs:
no other spelling
Will you kindly tell me whether you have any record of the service of John Titto (Ditto, Deado), who served in the Revolution with the York, Co., Pa. troops. His name was originally Deado. Ditto, but he is listed as Titto, a name which is not recorded on any tax lists, and just a Pennsylvania Dutch way of mixing d's and t's.
My object is to prove the name of his wife and find if possible the names of his children.
I shall greatly appreciate any help you may be able to give me.
Thanking you, I am,
Very truly yours,
Mrs. J. W. Coolidge.
Route 1. Chambersburg, Pa.

August 15, 1934.
Veterans Bureau, Washington, D.C., Dear Sirs:
Will you kindly tell me whether you have any record of the service of John Titto (Ditto, Deado), who served with the York Co, Pa. troops in the Revolution. His name was Ditto( originally Deado) but he is listed as Titto, a name which does not appear on any tax list, and just a Pennsylvania Dutch way of mixing d's and t's.
My object is to prove the name of his wife and, if possible, find the names of his children.
I shall greatly appreciate any help you may be able to give me.
Thanking you, I am,
Very truly yours,
Mrs. J. W. Coolidge.
Route 1. Chambersburg, Pa.

1924 - Aug. 30 - Hist. to Mrs. J. N. Coolidge - ILL 1934 - Oct. 18 - Hist. to Mr. Henry Adams Ikes - ILL 1937 - May 4 - Mr. Henry A. Ikes advised regarding further data pertaining to Henry Adams
265 Revy WIDOW, &c.
File No. 265
Mary Ann Ditty Widow  John Ditty Artificer Rev. War
Act: Feb. 21 1848.
Index: - Vol. A , Page 183
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Abbotsdown Rd Dec 19 th
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Mr William E. Jones Carthage Tennessee

Abbots town Dec r 19 th 1848
Dear Sir/
Some short time since I rec d . of letter from Lancaster which had been addressed to the Clerk of the Court of Lancaster County, they not knowing any thing about Ditty, it was sent on to me, and I have made all the inquiry I could, there is no record of the Marriage of John Ditty, in this place York. or Hanover, all that can be found is a record of the Baptism of one of his (Ditty's) Children in an old Church records of our place, A copy of which is heres enclosed Certified by the Present Lutheran Minister of this place There are several old persons here who say they know that John Ditty was Married to a Spangler's daughter, at least was Considered to have been Married as they lived together in this place, and had a family &c Now Sir if you think that what I have stated some of our oldest residents say, I could get their Certificates to that effect, I myself knew John Ditty well, having served his apprenticeship with My father Peter Ickes, and he had a shop in this place and from this moved to Staunton Virginia - which is all I know about him -
I am Sir Yours at Command &c
George Ickes

Jones & Marley May 7. 49

Pension Office May 7th, 1849
Supplement
The papers in the case of Mary Ann Ditty widow of John Ditty have been examined and filed under the act of 17 June 1844.
As regards declaration as well as the evidence of their marriage is defective, she should file a declaration made before a court of record and obtain from the Pastor of St John's Church at Abbotts Town Adams Co Pa his certificate as to the date of the births and baptisms of her children made her certificate upon oath, in which the year as well as the days of the month should be inserted, to authorize the allowance of her claim.
Miss Jones & Marley Canthays Fm.

Sparta November 7, 1888
J. H. Bennett
Dear Sir in enclose I send you the application of Elijah Dumas & James Wood & Henry Whitley for the pay for the use of their horses and forage in the Florida war if they can draw you can retain your fee and remit me the remainder I charge them 20 per cent on the amount collected one half of which you can retain that is of the 20 per cent you will find the discharge of Dumas in the pension office and that of Jas. Wood I send them by this mail to establish their claim under the act of Sept 28, 1850 for Land I wish you to examine the Law donating Land to the Privates of the Regular army and if the Soldiers & their Widows of the Revolution are War is entitled to Land find me that Law also (can the Widows of those who were wounded in any of the late wars and have drawn pensions draw a pension
John Ditty was a Pensioner of the Revolution has deceased he has heirs I have no doubt but they are entitled to a large amount of Money he was entitled to $24 per month and never drew but $12 Look into this matter & see if they are entitled (if so I can get a good fee) also examine the Pension Rules for a Pensioner by the name of — Arnold of White County Tennessee his wife is still living and has not yet drawn a pension see the amount that would be due her if applied for I lost the Silsworth deed
On Reflection & an examination of the Law I am clearly of Opinion that Susannah Silsworth is entitled to $16 per annum more than was drawn if she is apply for it under the Power of Attorney that I sent you I see that the widow is entitled to the same that their husband drew & Silsworth drew $96 per annum Your attention to the above will be graciously to your interest Y rs W. M. Moore

Widow 48/3 - 48 Ton John Ditty and — Arnold Persons on the Tennessee roll.
James G. Burt Atty.

W.W. Moore Sparta Tenn: Nov 7/50 recd " 18 "
with claims of Elijah Durasset James Herd & Henry Kirtley pay for use & risk of horses and forage filed Nov 19/50
ackn d . Nov 19/50
Dec 30 Due 10 James B Smith Esq Washington D.C. D.C.
Ch. Mgr

John Ditty, (White Co.), Tenn: art 7 June 1832 to what time paid? $144. per an Pen. Officer June 12. 49
died Dec 48
Died 20 th Dec r 1846 1846 1/3 rd in full W. Sybom

John Ditty, dec d act 7 June 1832 2 yrs Arrears
Adm rs share at $10 per mo $110 " " " " " 48 Due to $240 $208 ded y former pay at $144
Per ann. ending 20 Dec 1846, payable to:
Abra Ditty John Ditty Susan Twigg & Elizabeth Rash, only sur y Children, or to Waman Softwick Administrator
Also Mary Ann Ditty, dec d
act $144 48 ending 1 st November 1849, payable as above
Markell
W. G. Wade Present Rate
M. M.

John Ditty BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of which require
further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? Yes II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? Yes III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? Yes V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? Yes VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? Yes VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? Yes VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? Yes IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? Yes X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? private seal, the Court not having one

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service ? No
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it ? No
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had ? No
XIV. † If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service?
If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses?
Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct?
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service ?
XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct ? except the seal
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily ? And, if not, which of them is not so answered ? 2. 7. 10.
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeh and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades; For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____ For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension.

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shewn under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
† QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
‡ QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
☞ In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.

House of Rep. Dec 29
Sir,
I wish you to send me a copy of the Pension papers in the case of John Ditty of White County as soon as convenient as I have this afflicted to Congress for pay for his services in the war of the revolution
Yours &c John B. Forster

Abbotsdown Pa May 29-th
Wm. B. Jones of Southport Va
Mr. William B. Jones From Tennessee Washington City
12/19/49 John D. Lill ms. of W. M.
D. 6
W. H. Wilson
Library of Congress D. 6

Schottstown May 29 th 1849
Dear Sir,
In compliance with your request I have herewith sent you a Copy of a Deed, John Ditty and Wife to Detrick Felty. Certified property of which I hope will answer all purposes intended. if you could come to this place and knew the name of Mr Ditty's Father we could perhaps gain more satisfactory evidence there are a great many Spanglers in this part of the Country &c Yours & George Setzer
Bill of Expences
Copy of Deed — $ 1 = 50 Postage & seal &c — 25 Justice &c — 25 $ 2 = 00

No 668 Mary Ann Ditty wid of John Jrn act 17 June 1844
admitted. $144 per ann com 20 Decr 1846.
0
objection on account of declaration having been made before a Justice of the Peace waived by Secretary of Inter-
W. E. Jones Esq. of Tennessee Present

Southamp Jan 1849
January 11 1849
Dear Sir
we herewith enclose to you the depositions and proof of Mrs Mary Silly widow of John Silly D.D. who was a pensioner at the rate of $140 pr annum I have applied to the aid records in Penn to procure a copy of their managed record but cannot get can only get a certifi- cate, of the fact of the hableness of their oldest child which, I herewith enclose to you with the letters of George Lott's three papers to Father with the family record of John & Mary Silly I hope will be satisfactory so that you will allow to the aid Lady her pension Very Respectfully we are your obt Servants
James M. Massey
J L Edwards Esq Washington city

Brief in the case of John & Mary Ann Ditty, dec'd, late of White County and State of Tennessee acts 7 June 1882 &c
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Artillery Artificer
Admitted 16 months at $10 per month $160 " 8 " " " " 48 $208
Increased to $240 deducting former payments at $100 per annum
Name and residence of Agent.
W. G. Wade, Present Room, N.Y.
S. Cole Examining Clerk.

No Mary Ann Ditty I'm Ldy to Mary & Mearley Mar 1849 Little M c Dines June. L 49 59
Sat. 20
at 17 June 44

Santa Nov 12 th , 1851
J. E. Heath
Enclosed are
And you the certificates issued to the heirs of John & Mary Ditty ready & wish you to have the claim paid to the administrator & return it to us at this place Your Obedient Servants
Moore & Dibble

Washington D.C. Nov 7 18 th 1851.
Sir,
John Ditty of Brumley - has been pensioned act 32 at $208. per annum. his widow Mary Ann. Ditty - the same, act of 9 th July 38. Mch 7 th 43 & 19 th June '44 - 48
I request a reexamination of their papers. that if entitled, they may be allowed at the rate of $240. - per annum.
Very Respectfully Your Obedt Servt. M c G. Wade
J. L. Heath Esq. Com te of Pensions.

John Dittys
purs d Act 1832
Immense

Know all men by these presents that I Abraham Ditty of the County of White and State of Tennessee hereby authorize and empower Willis B Wade now of Washington City to examine into the papers of My deceased Father John Ditty who was an Artificer in the Pennsylvania line in the revolution and his wife Mary Ann Ditty both of whom were Pensioners at the rate of One hundred & forty four dollars per annum And to obtain from the proper Officer of the United States a Certificate for all increases of Pensions and other allowances from the United States that may be found due the heirs of said John & Mary Ann Ditty Deceased, And when said allowance is made to obtain said Certificate payable by the Pension agent at Nashville Tennessee Witness my hand and seal this 15 th March 1851 Abraham Ditty (Seal)
For Thomas Posey

610 Tennessee N. Mary Ann Ditty die widow of John who was a ratified in the Revolution
One from $142 Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 208 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843. 20 Dec 1846.
Certificate of Pension issued the 10 day of Oct, 1851, and sent to
M rs G. Wakefield Rose N.Y.
[Acts of March 3, 1843, & June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book d Vol. 2 Page 190

Report
600 Nash.
Tennessee
Mary Ann Ditty widow of John Ditty who was an Artificer in the Revolution Her last died 20 Dec. 1846
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 144 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 20th day of March , 1846. Decr.
Certificate of Pension issued the 13th day of June, 1849 and sent to W. E. Jones of Tennessee 3 Present
[Act of JUNE 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 2 Page 190

Pennsylvania Letter J. L. Lewis March 5/57 June 22/50
1821 1822 1823 1824 1825
14873 Wash. J. M. C. D. C. Mary Ann D. the widow of John Dilly who served in the Revolutionary war, as an Artificer
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 144 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 13 day of June, 1849, and sent to W. C. Jones of Lancaster Present.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 289 Vol. 3

Set to Moore & Lillie Nov 12, 1851 Sold to P. G. Nov 12/51
1.40 James D. Dilly Mary Ann Dilly widow of John
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as an Artillerist Due $144
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 208 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Ending 1 Nov 1849 Certificate of Pension issued the 10 day of Oct 1851, and sent to
W. G. Wade Rose N.Y.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 289 Vol. 3

6577 Gennifer John Dilly dec o
of _____ in the State of _____ who was fth Artillerist in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the _____ commanded by _____ in the _____ line for 2 yrs  Inc for $144
Inscribed on the Roll of Washington at the rate of 208 Dollars _____ Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831. Pending 20 Dec 1846,
Certificate of Pension issued the 10 day of Oct 1851 and sent to M rs J Wade Rose Os. N.
Arrears to the 4th of Semi-annual allowance ending
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by H. C. Robinson Clerk, Book E Vol. 9 Page 46 88

unb 1834
to
Hn J B
Dec 31 1835
6517 Senneke
John Ditty
of White in the State of Pennsylvania who was a Artillery in the Army commanded by Captain Dorn of the Regt commanded by _____ in the Penns line for 2 Years
See letter to me 6-16- J. B. Hester Papers Col. for Forreston H.R.
Inscribed on the Roll of Senneke at the rate of 144 Dollars per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 28th day of Feb. 1833 and to the H. B. Hester H. B. H.
Arrears to the 4th of Sep. 1832 $216 Semi-ann. allowance ending 4th Dec 33 72
$288
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Book
Seal. Files Clerk,
Vol. 9. Page 146

Sparta Tennessee
29 th October 1851
Wm J E North
Esq
In the Case of the Heirs of John & Mary Ann Ditty Deceased for an increase of Pension which was allowed about the 6 th Instant we desire the agent for paying the same at Nashville to be instructed by you to pay the amount to Warren Sistrick Esq who is the administrator of Mary Ann Ditty Deceased, Some of the heirs live in Alabama and it will save them all much trouble to do this, And Mr Smith Esq the Pension agent at Nashville advises us to write to you for that purpose, by complying with the above you will greatly oblige the Heirs & your obt Servants Moore & Dittell
State of Tennessee } White County } I George B Dittell clerk of White County Court hereby Certify that at the October Term of White County Court 1851 Warren Sistrick Esq was duly appointed and qualified Administrator of the estate of Mary Ann Ditty Dec d for the purpose of drawing her pension from the United States And ordered into Bond and approved Security in the sum of Four Thousand dollars conditioned as required by law for the same Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Office in Sparta the 29 th day of October A D 1851
G. B. Dittell clerk of White County Court

Pension Office
Hon. John D. Sprague
House of Representatives
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Sir
In accordance to your request I have examined the papers of John Ditty who asks for an increase of pension for services as an Artificer. He now receives one hundred & forty-four dollars per annum. No person has been allowed a higher rate of pay under the act of 7 th June 1832 for services as an artificer than that which he now receives. So additional allowance can therefore be made to him.
I have the honor to be very respectfully, Your Off. Secy. J L Edwards
Hon J B Forrester House of Representatives

This Indenture made the Eleventh Day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety one Between John Ditty of Berwick township in the county of york and state of Pennsylvania Blacksmith and Magdalena his wife of the one part and Detterick Ditty of Berwick Township aforesaid Shoemaker of the other part, Whereas the Lords Pro- prietaries of the Province of Pennsylvania by their Patent bearing Date the eighth Day of May which was in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and sixty two, did grant unto a certain John Abbott his Heirs and assigns forever Part of a Tract of Lands containing five hundred six acres and Allavence as by the said Patent recorded at Philadel- -phia in Patent Book AA. Vol. 3 o Page 319 on Reference thereto may more fully appear And Whereas the said John Abbott and Alice his wife by their Indenture bearing date the first Day of October which was in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty one for the consideration and under the covenants and Reservations therein particularly expressed and contained - did grant bargain sell release and confirm unto a certain George Miller his Heirs and assigns forever All that the Lot or piece of Ground known by the Number Ninety and hereinafter more particularly described with the appurtenan- ces being Part of the said Tract of land originally granted by the said recited Patent to the said John Abbott his Heirs and assigns forever. And Whereas the said George Miller and Christina his wife by their Indenture bearing Date the Thirtieth Day of June which was in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty six for the Considerations therein mentioned did grant bargain and sell unto the said John Ditty his Heirs and assigns forever the said lot or piece of ground and premises with the Appurtenances by the description of All that Messuage Ten- ement and lot of ground situate in the Town of Berwick and known on the Plan of said Town by the Number Ninety Together with the appurtenances Subject to the Rents - Reservations, - Conditions and Agreements in the said herein recited Indenture of the first day of October one thousand -

seven hundred and eighty one reserved and contained, As by the said several recited Indentures on reference being thereto respectively had will more at large appear. And Whereas the said John Ditty for the considerations hereinafter men- tioned hath sold and agreed to convey to the said Detherick Kelty the said Lot or piece of ground Number Ninety and Premises with the appurtenances in manner and form following Now This Indenture witnesseth that for and in consideration of two hundred and eighty pair of merchantable men's shoes well made of good Skat Leather, secured to be delivered to the said John Ditty by the said Detherick Kelty, the security for which the said John Ditty doth hereby acknowledge to have received at or before the sealing and delivery of these presents. They the said John Ditty and Magdalena his wife have and each of them hath granted bargained and sold and by these Presents do and each of them doth grant bargain and and sold unto the said Detherick Kelty his Heirs and assigns forever All that the above mentioned Messuage tenement and Lot of Ground situate in the town of Berwick (otherwise called Abbot's Town) in the township of Berwick and county aforesaid and known on the general Plan of said town by the Number Ninety. Beginning at a Post on King's street thence four rods down the same from thence eleven rods back until joining the orchard formerly of the said John Abbot to a Post thence along by the said orchard four rods to another Post thence eleven rods to the place of beginning. It being the same lot or piece of ground granted and conveyed by the said John Abbot and Alice his wife to the said George Miller and by him and his said wife granted and conveyed to the said John Ditty as aforesaid. Together with all and singular Houses outhouses Edifices and Buildings thereon erected and built, and all ways roads underwoods Waters watercourses Meadows orchards Gardens Profits Commodities Advantages Emoluments Hereditaments and Appurtenances whatsoever to the same belonging or in any

appertaining and the reversions and Remainders Rents Issues and Profits thereof And also all the Estate Right title use Trust and Interest Sover and Title of Dover property possession Claim and Demand whatsoever of them the said John Ditty and Magdalena his wife of in and to the same or any or any part thereof And also all Deeds Evidences and Writings touching or concerning the same or any part thereof now now in the Custody or Possession of him the said John Ditty or which he can come by without suit. To have and to hold the aforesaid described Lot Number Ninety and the Buildings thereon erected Hereditaments and appurtenances unto the said Detherick Kelty his heirs and assigns to the only for ever to the use and behalf of him the said Detherick Kelty his heirs and assigns for ever. Subject nevertheless to the Rent covenants and conditions expressed and contained in the said hereby recited indenture of the first day of October one thousand seven hundred and eighty one And the said John Ditty for himself his heirs executors  and administrators doth hereby covenant promise grant and agree to and with the said Detherick Kelty his heirs and assigns that they the said John Ditty and Magdalena his wife his her and their Heirs and all and every other Person and persons whomsoever lawfully claiming or to claim by from or under him her or them shall and wills from time to time and at all times hereafter at the reasonable request and at the proper costs and charges of him the said Detherick Kelty his heirs or assigns make do and execute or cause for him procure to be made done and executed all and every such further and other lawful and reasonable act and acts Deed and Deeds conveyances and assurances in the Law whatsoever for the further better and more effectually assuring and conveying the said Lot Number Ninety and Premises with the appurtenances unto the said Detherick Kelty his heirs and assigns for ever according to the true intent and meaning of these Presents as by the said Detherick Kelty his Heirs or assigns or his or their counsel in the law shall be reasonably

advised devised or required And lastly that the said John Ditty and his Heirs the aforesaid Lot Number Ninety and premises with the Appurtenances unto the said Dottorick Talty his Heirs and assigns against them the said John Ditty and Magdalena his his wife and against the Heirs of him the said John Ditty and against all and every other Person and Persons whomsoever lawfully claiming or to claim by from or under him or them shall and will warrant and for ever defend by these presents In Witness whereof the parties to these Presents have hereunto set their Hands and seals the day and year first above written Signed sealed and delivered in presence of
Andreas Morawer
David Nagle
his John T Ditty Seal mark
her Magdalena Ditty Seal mark
Received on the Day and year first within written of and the within named Dottorick Talty a certain Bond or Obligation from the said Dottorick Talty and a certain Frederick Baughes bearing even date here with in the penal sum of Thirtyseven pounds and ten shil- -lings conditioned for the delivery of Fifty pairs of Mens Shoes on the first day of October which will be in the year one thousand seven hundred and Ninety one, Also one other bond or Obligation from the same Obligors of the same date and with the like penalty conditioned for the delivery of other fifty pairs of mens shoes on the first day of October which will be in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and Ninety two. Also one other bond or Obligation from the same obligors of the same date and with like Penalty conditioned for the delivery of other Fifty pairs of mens shoes on the first day of October which will be in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and Ninety three Also one other bond or Obligation from the same obligors of the same date and with the like penalty conditioned for the delivery of other fifty pairs of Mens shoes on the first day of October which will be in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and Ninety four And also one other bond or Obligation from the same Obligors of the same date in the penal sum of Sixty pounds conditioned for the delivery of Eighty pairs of Mens shoes on the first day of October which will be in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and Ninety five All which said Bonds or Obligations when discharged I hereby acknowledge will be in full of the consideration within mentioned to be secured to me. As witness my hand the eleven the day of March one thousand seven hundred and Ninety- one
his John T Ditty mark
York County ss

like penalty conditioned for the delivery of other fifty pairs of Men's shoes on the first day of October which will be in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety four. And also one other bond or obligation from the same obligor of the same date in the penalty sum of sixty pounds conditioned for the delivery of eighty pairs of Men's shoes on the first day of October which will be in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety five. All which said bonds or obligations when discharged I hereby acknowledge will be in full of the consideration within mentioned to be secured to me. As witness my hand, the eleven the day of March one thousand seven hundred and ninety one . Witness John his Ditty
York County ss
On the eleventh day of May in the year of our Lord 1791. Before me the Subscriber one of the Justices of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County aforesaid came the within named John Ditty and Magdalena his wife and acknowledged that the within indenture was their act and deed for the uses intents and purposes therein mentioned and desired that the same might be recorded agreeable to the directions given by the law for that purpose made. (The said Magdalena the wife of the said John Ditty being of full age and voluntarily consenting thereto and the contents thereof having been first made known to her) Given under my hand and seal the day and year last above written.
Robert Shugle Esq.
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Adams County S.S.
I do certify the foregoing to be a true Copy of a Deed from John Ditty and Magdalena his wife to Detrich Felty witness my hand this 25 th day of May 1848 James J. Fink
Adams County, S.S.
I, John Picking Notary Public of the County of Common Pleas of Adams County, Pennsylvania Do Certify that James J. Fink Esquire whose signature is attached to the above Certificate, is, and was, at the time of signing the same, a Justice of the Peace duly elected, commissioned and qualified as such; and that the signature purporting to be his, is, genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court at Gettysburg, this 26 th day of May A. D. 1849.
John Picking, Notary

Mary Ditty
Bus Act 1838-
43, 44. & 1838, -.
from Jennifer, at $144, per annum increase to $240, per is hereby claimed In account of her hus- band John Ditty having been an enlisted Artillery Artificer for three years, ~~~~~
W. G. Wade Rose, N.Y. atty

State of Tennessee
White County ss Before the Subse- -iber a notice of the probate for said County only commissioners and quali- -fied to administer Oaths presenally appeared Abram Ditty a resident of said County aged 89 years who being first duly sworn according to Law makes the following Declaration in order to obtain the amount due the heirs of John Ditty & his widow Mary Ditty for the services of them for the past for his services as an artificer under the acts and joint Resolutions passed by Congress 7 th July 1838 & 8 th of March 1843 - 17 June 1844 Joint resolution of 23 rd January 1845 July 2 nd 1848 July 29 th 1848 June 7 th 1852 & February 2 nd 1848 This Declaration states that he is the Law- -full child of John & Mary Ditty late of said County and he left them other Lawfull children to wit John Ditty aged forty eight years Susan Trigg aged 30 years & Elizabeth Trigg, 68 years the foregoing names persons are the only Lawfull children that the said John & Mary Ditty left surviving and that his parents were each of them pensioners of the United States at the Rate of one Hundred & Forty Four Dol

Per annum - Last, that the said John Ditty Died on the 20 day of December the year Eight - teen Hundred and forty Six leaving a Widow named Mary Ditty who did not intermarry after the death of her said husband but was a pension at the Rate of $144) per annum but since on the first day of November 1849 being the Widow of the said John Ditty she died as above leaving the afore said Children Survivors and subscribed before me this the 28 th day of July A.D. 1851 and W. G. Wager is authorized to William W. Moore present the claim Justice of the peace
Abraham: Ditty
State of Pennsylvania White County I hereby certify from my personal acquaintance with the above affiant that he is the Sanctioned person he represents himself to be and that he is a person of Respectabil- ity in whose statements full confidence may be placed given under my hand and seal this 28 th day of July A.D. 1858 William W. Moore Justice of the peace

State of Tennessee White County
I George H. Dillard clerk of White County Court hereby certify that William W Moore Esq whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing affidavit is now and was at the time of signing the same an Acting Justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid duly Commissioned and qualified, that all of his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at office in Sparta the 29 th day of July A D 1851
G. H. Dillard Clerk of White County Court